Intel Core i3-3220T vs AMD A4-6300

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Intel Core i3-3220T or Intel Core i3-3220T – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i3-3220T features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-3220T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The AMD A4-6300 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A4-6300, you'll need a motherboard with a FM2 socket.
Intel Core i3 Family AMD A
Intel Core i3-3220T Name AMD A4-6300
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
3 Generation 3
Intel Core i 3000 Group AMD A4-6000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-3220T has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-3220T is 2.8 GHz
The AMD A4-6300 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A4-6300 is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
None None 3.9 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2 CPU Cores 2
4 Threads 2
2x Cores 2x
2.8 GHz Frequency 3.7 GHz
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading No
None None 3.9 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-3220T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-3220T uses the Intel HD Graphics 2500, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD A4-6300 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A4-6300 uses the AMD Radeon HD 8370D, which has 128 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
-- Max. displays --
Intel HD Graphics 2500 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 8370D
48 Shaders 128
11.0 Direct X 11.2
Q2/2012 Release date Q2/2013
7 Generation 5
6 Execution units 2
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
22 nm Technology 32 nm
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 0.76 GHz
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No VP9 No
No VP8 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1866
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-3220T is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD A4-6300 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
LGA 1155 Socket FM2
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
117 $ Release price 45 $
Q3/2012 Release date Q2/2013
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Monolithic Chip design --
Ivy Bridge S Architecture Richland (Piledriver)
3.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
22 nm Technology 32 nm
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V